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The MA History programme offers a flexible and tailored postgraduate study experience. You have the freedom to choose your focus, whether it's a specific time period (medieval, early modern, or modern), a geographical area (European, transnational, global), or a methodological approach (cultural or economic and social history). You can even create a diverse course by selecting units from various areas, including thematic units that encourage intellectual breadth. With rigorous training in theory and methodology, you'll become part of a vibrant research community, engaging with top-notch researchers and resources. The programme also emphasizes employability, offering work placements and transferable skills development. Entry requirements include a First or Upper Second class honours degree in a humanities-based subject.

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Course description

Our MA History master's course enables you to tailor your postgraduate studies to suit your interests.

Your focus could be chronological (medieval, early modern or modern), geographical (European, transnational, global) or methodological (cultural or economic and social history).

Alternatively, you can create a wide-ranging course for yourself by choosing units from a variety of areas, including thematic course units that transcend orthodox boundaries to facilitate intellectual breadth and imagination.

You will undertake rigorous theoretical and methodological training and you will become an integrated member of the research community with the chance to engage with outstanding researchers, resources and facilities.

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Entry Requirements

We normally expect students to have a First or Upper Second class honours degree or its overseas equivalent in a humanities-based subject area.

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